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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Madrid to Philadelphia:

• Earliest: departs at 13:15 and lands at 21:37
• Latest: departs at 13:30 and lands at 21:52.

The flight takes about 8h 22m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Madrid to Philadelphia.

A direct flight from Madrid to Philadelphia takes 8h 22m, covering 3,669 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Madrid to Philadelphia range from £497 to £758, with an average of £611 over the past 12 months. Anything below £497 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 18% above the £611 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £448 return via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ), compared with £633 for direct.

American Airlines is the only airline operating Madrid to Philadelphia flights. 86% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £63–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Iberia and British Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Madrid to Philadelphia flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Madrid to Philadelphia route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Madrid to Philadelphia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £333, which is 37% below the typical average for this route.

Philadelphia Airport (PHL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £51 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Payless
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Alamo

Flights from Madrid to Philadelphia usually depart from Madrid Barajas (MAD) and arrive at Philadelphia (PHL).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Madrid to Philadelphia route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 37m.

One-stop flights from Madrid to Philadelphia most commonly connect through:

• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) – 83% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Dublin (DUB) – 3% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) – 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Madrid to Philadelphia. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £566 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £701, a difference of £135.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only American Airlines operates flights between Madrid and Philadelphia.

Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 12h 18m, compared to 12h 19m via Dublin (DUB) and 14h 05m via London Heathrow (LHR).

Philadelphia is 5 hours behind Madrid (Eastern Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Philadelphia are Philadelphia Convention Center, Rittenhouse Square, and Pennsylvania Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Philadelphia on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Madrid to Philadelphia flights:

• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Finnair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.